Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
596F61
RGB
89, 111, 97
HSL
142, 11%, 39%
HSB
142, 20%, 44%
CMYK
20, 0, 13, 56
LAB
45, -11, 5
LCH
45, 12, 155
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 157
XYZ
12, 14, 13
LUV
45, -11, 8
HWB
142, 35%, 56%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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